Germaine's Luau

Wednesday we had reservations for Germaine's. I had been like 4 years ago but it's always a treat for first timers. An extra bonus was the kama'aina discount...we got $30 off each ticket cuz I live here...woot woot.

We had to fight a little traffic to get there but it was well worth it. It's located right on Barber's point and the sunsets are pretty amazing.

They did the imu presentation, which ironically Emilie is vegetarian so pulling out the pig from the ground was pretty funny. Those of you who have never tried kalua pork...omg, so missing out...fantabulous.

Our meal tickets also included 3 drink tickets each...guess what we ordered...mai tai's! Although, I was only able to drink two, we had tipped the bartender so he assumed we wanted rum with a splash of juice...oy.

I was a little concerned that Emilie wouldn't get to eat much since she's vegetarian...nope, no worries there...plates were piled to the max. My faves were the kalua pork and the haupia (coconut). Ono grinds :)


One of the dancers


Self portrait skills are lacking here :)


Two fisting


Nice plate!

Cirque Hawaii and Dukes

On Monday Emilie booked us for Cirque Hawaii. I hurried home from work and we cruised over to the theater...were we in for a treat...lol. I'm used to the Vegas Cirques: O, Mystere, Love...um not so much. It was so low budget it was awesome. The acrobatics were impressive none the less. We had a few mai tai's and yesterday's overly buttery popcorn. They pulled some dudes out of the crowd to embarrass themselves and then on to the show. I got in trouble for taking pictures...seriously? my flash was off too...lame.

Afterwards, we headed over to Dukes for some more mai tai's...seeing a trend here? We had a great time, good food, awesome music, great drinks and lots of self portraits.

I live pretty close to the beach but stumbling back at night was quite the adventure...haha.


Getting the camera warmed up


In the theater with our tai's


Vili the Warrior embarrassing the tourists


Who's thinking about work in the morning...not me!


Evidence of a good night :)

Visitor

My friend Emilie, who usually does not make decisions without hours of research, surprised me before I moved and spontaneously bought a ticket to come visit me. We had an amazing time and I'm so glad she was part of my daily adventures.

She arrived late on Saturday the 4th. We didn't do much that night but she is quite the planner so I armed her with tour magazines and she created a list of to do's.

Sunday morning we headed out to breakfast at the ShoreBird, cruised the International Market, went surfing, snorkeled Hanauma Bay, took a scenic drive around the island and went to a bbq at a friend's house...ohana style.


Breakfast at the ShoreBird...I inhaled coconut pancakes and washed it down with POG


International Market...we got really good at the self portraits :)


Here fishy fishy


Sup party people?


Hanauma Bay


Blowhole by Sandy Beach

OMG...

I finally have internet again! Being unconnected is seriously torture. Lots of updates to come :)

Aloha